October 2nd, 2016

Finance Committee Corner Last Sunday $6,515 was received in the offertory
baskets at Mass and $3,389 was received through Parish Pay, for a total of $9,904. However, the weekly operating costs to run our parish, such as salaries, benefits, utilities, office and program expenses, etc., are approximately $20,000. This means
we had an operating deficit of $10,096 this week.
RCIA is the process designed by the Church for adults to receive the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and First Communion. The goals are to give a complete overview of Catholic teaching and practice and to begin to deepen a Christian spiritual life centered in the Sunday Scripture readings. The sacraments are received at the Easter Vigil Mass.

Inquiry discussions at Blessed Sacrament begin on Monday, October 3 at 6:30 pm in the rectory. If anyone is seeking more information or wishes to register, please call Tina Silvestro at 212-877-3111
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES began on Sunday, September 11. Registration has reopened for unfilled classes.

Registration packets are available at the rectory or on the Sunday School website
www.blessedsacramentsundayschool.org.
Please drop off forms at the rectory by Wednesday to be on the class list for Sunday.

Substitute teachers are needed for our Sunday school program please call Tina at 212-877-3111 for more info or to volunteer.SPIRIT SUNDAY Please join us October 2nd following the 5:30PM Mass (in the parish hall below the church) for the first Fall Spirit Sunday. Appetizers, drinks, and a whole lot of Spirit will be served! Join us for a drink, a bite, and some friendly fellowship. If you have any questions or would like to be part of the planning for Spirit Sunday, please contact John Gasdaska at 646-345-7350.

OCTOBER GAY FELLOWSHIP MEETING Please join us after the 5:30PM Mass on Sunday evening October 23rd for the first Fall meeting of the Gay Fellowship. The meeting will be held on the 2nd floor of the rectory from 6:45PM-8:15PM. Refreshments served. The group is a safe and comfortable place to share and meet other LGBT Catholics. All are welcome. For more information, please call John Gasdaska at 646-345-7350.

The church dictates the month of October to Our Lady of the Rosary. So, please join us in the recitation of the Rosary after the 5:30pm Mass from Monday through Friday during the month of October! Also, everyone is invited to remain with us on Fridays for the Fatima Holy Hour in the rectory.The Italian Apostolate of the Archdiocese of New York invites you to save the date for 2016 Columbus day mass and parade.

Email
columbusday@archny.org with any questions
A Pilgrimage of Mercy Join Cardinal Dolan for a Pilgrimage of Mercy to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington DC, on Saturday October 15th.
Register online :
www.archny.org/mercyAnyone who needs to report an alleged incident of sexual abuse of a minor by a priest, deacon, religious or lay person serving in the Archdiocese of New York is asked to contact Sr. Eileen Clifford, O.P. at 212-371-1000 x 2949 or Deacon George J. Coppola at 917-861-1762. Both may also be reached via email at victimassistance@archny.org. Information can also be found on the Archdiocesan website, www.archny.org. In keeping with the Archdiocesan policy regarding sexual abuse of minors, this information is provided to ensure that our children remain safe and secure.